Some Argue That the Question "Is X an Ethically Acceptable

question 25

Multiple Choice

Some argue that the question "Is X an ethically acceptable technology" should be replaced by the question "Is X an ethically acceptable social experiment?" Which of the following is the best objection to this idea?

• A) It is not clear what is meant by the term social experiment.
• B) The two questions are not equivalent: A technology can be acceptable even if it is not an acceptable social experiment.
• C) It is much easier to answer the question "Is X an ethically acceptable technology" than the question "Is X an ethically acceptable social experiment?"
• D) The term ethically acceptable technology is undefined.